1. What kind of Leadership Development can make a Contribution to Leadership in Development IFUW Conference August 2007 Dr Shirley Randell AM

2. Leadership development is guided by a rights and sustainable development approach Common value – equal rights for all Promotes sustainable use of resources Combats social inclusion Seeks poverty reduction

3. Leadership development is sensitive to the local context Fits the cultural sensitivities of the country

4. Leadership development promotes a sense of local responsibility and empowerment Provides opportunities for learning Leaders assume responsibility to develop themselves and their organisations and societies

5. Leadership development seeks to retain a paradigm of a global connected world We are all global citizens and live in an interdependent world

6. Leadership development in developing countries strives to be practical Takes into account the existing the existing situation and capacity as a starting point and builds further on that Avoids assignments and activities that have little relevance to current needs and challenges

7. Five handy hints Focus on impact Put the fish on the table – straight talk Develop capacity Build relationships Lead from the middle - enquiry